The Women of MormondomTullidge, Edward W. (Edward William)
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The Women of Mormondom
Tullidge, Edward W. (Edward William)
Latter Day Saint churches -- History; Latter Day Saints -- History; Polygamy
Mrs. Prescindia Kimball said: "I feel comforted and blessed this
day. I am glad to be numbered in moving forward in this reform;
feel to exercise double diligence and try to accomplish what is
required at our hands. We must all put our shoulder to the wheel
and go ahead. I am glad to see our daughters elevated with man,
and the time come when our votes will assist our leaders, and
redeem ourselves. Let us be humble, and triumph will be ours. The
day is approaching when woman shall be redeemed from the curse
placed upon Eve, and I have often thought that our daughters who
are in polygamy will be the first redeemed. Then let us keep the
commandments and attain to a fullness, and always bear in mind that
our children born in the priesthood will be saviors on Mount Zion."
Mrs. Zina D. Young said she was glad to look upon such an
assemblage of bright and happy faces, and was gratified to be
numbered with the spirits who had taken tabernacles in this
dispensation, and to know that we are associated with kings and
priests of God; thought we do not realize our privileges. Be meek
and humble and do not move one step aside, but gain power over
ourselves. Angels will visit the earth, but are we, as handmaids of
the Lord, prepared to meet them? We live in the day that has been
looked down upon with great anxiety since the morn of creation.
Mrs. M. T. Smoot said: "We are engaged in a great work, and the
principles that we have embraced are life and salvation unto us.
Many principles are advanced on which we are slow to act. There
are many more to be advanced. Woman's rights have been spoken of.
I have never had any desire for more rights than I have. I have
considered politics aside from the sphere of woman; but, as things
progress, I feel it is right that we should vote, though the path
may be fraught with difficulty."
Mrs. Wilmarth East said she would bear testimony to what had been
said. She had found by experience that "obedience is better than
sacrifice." I desire to be on the safe side and sustain those above
us; but I cannot agree with Sister Smoot in regard to woman's
rights. I have never felt that woman had her privileges. I always
wanted a voice in the politics of the nation, as well as to rear
a family. I was much impressed when I read the poem composed by
Mrs. Emily Woodmanse--"Who Cares to Win a Woman's Thought." There
is a bright day coming; but we need more wisdom and humility than
ever before. My sisters, I am glad to be associated with you--those
who have borne the heat and burden of the day, and ask God to pour
blessings on your head.
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